WHO WE ARE

The Yampa Valley Community Foundation is the primary source for philanthropic resources and education for donors and nonprofit organizations in Northwest Colorado. We promote thoughtful, individualized charitable giving and create endowments that have meaningful impact in the Yampa Valley.

Integrity

In all that we do, the Yampa Valley Community Foundation operates with the highest integrity. We are the gold standard in client services and a trusted resource to the community. Our work is impeccable, impactful and transparent to those we serve.

Connecter

We connect people who care with causes that matter. By leveraging our resources, expertise, and our relationships with donors and fund holders we work to achieve shared prosperity and equity in the Yampa Valley.

Community

Healthy communities rely on quality nonprofit organizations, and quality nonprofits rely on sustainable funding. We are proud to support our local nonprofit ecosystem through our annual Community Grant Cycle, which recognizes and rewards nonprofit programs that are creating meaningful change in our communities.

Open Door

Every day we meet with partners, new and longstanding to pass on our passion to build a better Yampa Valley. If you have a passion, we can help you find the best way to pass it on.
2
Counties

31
Years

145
Charitable funds

12.7
Million Granted to date

220
Thousand 2016 Grants

12.8
Million 2015 assets

WHAT WE
CAN DO,
TOGETHER

Our vision is to build a healthy and vital community through the power of philanthropy.

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LATEST NEWS & EVENTS

Campaign encourages new donors to support their favorite local trails

Sep 11th, 2017   /    0Campaign encourages new donors to support their favorite local trails The Trail Maintenance Endowment Fund is launching a new social media campaign challenging locals to highlight their favorite trails and encourage others to donate. An anonymous donor will match up to $5,000 from donors who have not yet given to the fund. The...

Scholarship Stories from the Valley

Aug 23rd, 2017   /    0The Yampa Valley Community Foundation awarded $90,600 in 73 scholarships for the 2017-18 school year that will assist Yampa Valley students seeking both technical and 4-year degrees.    YVCF has the pleasure to sit down with several students for our newest feature “Scholarship Stories in the Yampa Valley”.    Caylee Hood
21 SepHistoric Storytelling
21Sep

Historic Storytelling

Historic Storytelling Thu. Sep. 21, 2017 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Steamboat Springs Community Center, 1605 Lincoln Avenue Join the staff from the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum for a walk-through history as they share their insights into the pioneer experience of women who homesteaded the American West. The presenter, in period costume, will...
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21 SepPlate & Pint Fundraiser
21Sep

Plate & Pint Fundraiser

Plate & Pint Fundraiser Thu. Sep. 21, 2017 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Butcherknife Brewery, 2875 Elk River Road Join the Community Agriculture Alliance for local food appetizers, beer sampling and a fun Bare Legs & Boots competition. Proceeds will benefit Community Agriculture Alliance. For additional info, please contact Michele Meyer, michele@communityagalliance.org.
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21 SepIMPACT100- Opening Party
21Sep

IMPACT100- Opening Party

The concept is simple: 100 people donate $100 and collectively make an impact with a grant of $10,000. IMPACT100 mobilizes the next generation to support initiatives that make our community a better place.    Each season has four social events that include a delicious catered meal including beer & wine in uniquely beautiful...
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The Yampa Valley Community Foundation believes in the power of philanthropy – that by working together we can build a better future for our community

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BUILDING A HEALTHY AND VITAL COMMUNITY THROUGH THE POWER OF PHILANTHROPY